The Skylarks

The Skylarks consists of the dynamic collaboration of James McKendry on guitar, Jeffrey Argent on Drums, Curtis Argent on Bass, combined with the elegant and sophisticated vocal stylings of Jess Beck.

Entertainment:
Acoustic with Vocals, Duos and Trios, Funk Bands, Instrumental Music, Jazz Bands, Jazz Duos, Live Music, Lounge Jazz
City:
Sydney
Size:
2-5

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Honeysuckle rose
Mac the knife
Skylark
Wave
Hometown Dress
Caravan

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The Skylarks Jazz Band
The Skylarks Jazz Band
The Skylarks Jazz Band
The Skylarks consists of the dynamic collaboration of James McKendry on guitar, Jeffrey Argent on Drums, Curtis Argent on Bass, combined with the elegant and sophisticated vocal stylings of Jess Beck.

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DANCE/POP CHARTS: Bad moon rising All nightlong – Lionel Richie Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis Can’t take my eyes off you Could you be loved? – Bob Marley Dancing Queen – ABBA Hit the road Jack – Ray Brown Hound Dog – Elvis Is this love? – Bob Marley Isn’t she lovely? – Stevie Wonder My Girl – The Temptations Put your records on – Corrine Bailey Ray Stand by me – Ben E. King Valerie – Amy Winehouse Go your own way – Fleetwood Mac Heart of glass – Blondie Imagine – John Lennon Dreams – Fleetwood Mac Your’e So Vain – Carly Simon Big Yellow Taxi – Joni Mitchell Hards Days Night – Beatles Here Comes the Sun – Beatles Let it be – Beatles The Lion Sleeps tonight – the Tokens Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash I Heard it Through the Grapevine – Marvin Gaye Boots are Made for Walking – Nancy Sinatra Be my Baby – The Ronnetts Respect – Aretha Franklin California Dreaming – Mamas & Papas Sitting on the Dock of the Bay – Sam and Dave My Generation – The Who You really Got Me – The Kinks Bad Moon Rising – Credence Clearwater Revival Satisfaction – Otis Redding The Sound Of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel Dancing in the Street – Martha Reeves & the Vandellas Love potion number 9 – The strangers Iko Iko – Dixie Cups Land of a 1000 dances – Wilson picket Sk8er Boi – Avril Lavinge Smile – Lily Allen So What – Pink Sonny Came Home – Shawn Colvin Southern Kind of Life – Kasey Chambers Spanish Joint – Angelo Spinning Around – Kylie Strong Enough – Sheryl Crow Stupid Love Song – Amiel Sunday Morning – No Doubt Sunshine on A Rainy Day – Christine Anu Sway – Bic Runga Sweet About Me – Gabriella Cilmi Thank You – Dido That Word (L.O.V.E) – The Rockmellons The Captain – Kasey Chambers The Horses – Daryl Rraithwaite The Truth – Tania Stevens Thriller – Michael Jackson Torn – Natalie Imbruglia Toxic – Britney Spears Umbrella – Rhianna Underneath Your Clothes – Shakira Valerie – Amy Winehouse Wade In The Water – Eva Cassidy Wayfaring Stranger – Eva Cassidy Weir – Killing Heidi What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye When You Get Back – John Cleary Whenever Wherever – Shakira Whole Again – Atomic Kitten Wonderful – India Arie You Gotta Be – Desree My Island Home – Christine Anu Mysterious Girl – Peter Andre Never Ever – All Saints Never Saw Blue Like That – Shawn Colvin No Air – Jordan Sparks Not Fair – Lily Allen Not Pretty Enough – Kasey Chambers Oops! I Did It Again – Britney Spears	DANCE/POP CONTINUED….. Out Of Reach – Gabrielle Poison – Bardot Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailly-Rae Radio Sweethearts – Kate Rusby Right As Rain – Adele River Deep Mountain High – Tina Turner Rome Wasn’t Built in A Day – Morcheeba Run Away – The Corrs Running Back – Jessica Mauboy Shackles – Mary Mary Sign Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder Sing It Back – Moloko I’m Outta Love – Anastacia I’m With You – Avril Lavinge If You’re Not In It For Love – Shania Twain I’m Like A Bird – Nelly Furtardo Just A Girl – No Doubt Killing Me Softly – The Fugees Kinston Town – UB40 Kiss Me – Sixpence Non The Richer Lady Marmalade – Patti LaBelle Landslide – Dixie Chicks LDN – Lily Allen Leaving On A Jet Plane – John Denver Love At First Sight – Kylie Love Foolosophy – Jamiroquai Love Fool – The Cardigans Mama Mia – Abba Mascara – Killing Heidi Money – Pink Floyd Mouth – Meryl Bainbridge My Immortal – Evanesence Dancing Queen – Abba Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones Don’t Speak – No Doubt Done Did It – Katchafire Dreams – Gabrielle Everytime – Britney Spears Fading Like A Flower – Rockset First Cut Is The Deepest – Sheryl Crow Get Away – Katchafire Get Out Leave – Jo Jo Get The Party Started – Pink He Loves Me – Jill Scott Heaven – DJ Sammy Hometown Dress – Jess Beck Hometown Glory – Adele London House Of Love – Vika & Linda I Could Live Up Here – Jess Beck I Shot The Sheriff – Bob Marley I Wanna Get High – Cyprus Hill I Wish – Stevie Wonder 1234 – Feist ABC – Michael Jackson Accidentally Kelly Street – Frente All That She Wants – Ace Of Base American Boy – Estelle Are You Happy Now – Michelle Branch Barenaked – Jennifer Love Hewitt Billy Jean – Michael Jackson Bizarre Love Triangle – Frente Black & Gold – Katy Perry Bring Me To Life – Evanesence Buses & Trains – Bachelor Girl But I Do Love You – Leanne Rimes Can’t Fight The Moonlight – Leanne Rimes Can’t Get You Outta My Head – Kylie Case of The Ex – Mya Come Over – Estelle Complicated – Avril Lavinge Corner Of The Earth – Jamiroquai Cry Like A Baby – Kasey Chambers	BACKGROUND/LOUNGE MUSIC All of me All the things you are At last Autumn leaves Blue moon Blue skies Corcovado Don’t get around much any more Fly me to the moon Gee baby ain’t I good to you Georgia Gypsy in my soul Have you met miss jones? Honey suckle rose It don’t mean a thing It had to be you Lullaby of birdland Mac the knife Perhaps Skylark Song for my father St Thomas Summertime Sway The girl from Ipanema Lady is a tramp Why don’t you do right What a wonderful world A night in Tunisia Agua de beber night and day Take the a train Wave Ain’t misbehaving Almost like being in love Don’t know why Get happy If I were a bell Let’s do it Misty My funny valentine Triste A night like this That man How high the moon Love me or leave me Them there eyes There will never be another you Alone together Lady sings the blues La vie en rose Straighten up and fly right C’est Si Bon Hit that Jive Jack I’ve got you under my skin Moanin’ My Baby Just Cares for me One note samba Stompin’ at the savoy So Nice summer Samba Desafinado Bewitched Nightingale Sung in.. What is this thing Called Love A kiss to build a dream

Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones Don’t Speak – No Doubt Done Did It – Katchafire Dreams – Gabrielle Everytime – Britney Spears Fading Like A Flower – Rockset First Cut Is The Deepest – Sheryl Crow Get Away – Katchafire Dancing Queen – Abba Get Out Leave – Jo Jo Get The Party Started – Pink He Loves Me – Jill Scott Heaven – DJ Sammy Hometown Dress – Jess Beck Hometown Glory – Adele London House Of Love – Vika & Linda I Could Live Up Here – Jess Beck I Shot The Sheriff – Bob Marley I Wanna Get High – Cyprus Hill I Wish – Stevie Wonder	I’m Outta Love – Anastacia I’m With You – Avril Lavinge If You’re Not In It For Love – Shania Twain I’m Like A Bird – Nelly Furtardo Just A Girl – No Doubt Killing Me Softly – The Fugees Kinston Town – UB40 Kiss Me – Sixpence Non The Richer Lady Marmalade – Patti LaBelle Landslide – Dixie Chicks LDN – Lily Allen Leaving On A Jet Plane – John Denver Love At First Sight – Kylie Love Foolosophy – Jamiroquai Love Fool – The Cardigans Mama Mia – Abba Mascara – Killing Heidi Money – Pink Floyd Mouth – Meryl Bainbridge My Immortal – Evanesence	My Island Home – Christine Anu Mysterious Girl – Peter Andre Never Ever – All Saints Never Saw Blue Like That – Shawn Colvin No Air – Jordan Sparks Not Fair – Lily Allen Not Pretty Enough – Kasey Chambers Oops! I Did It Again – Britney Spears Out Of Reach – Gabrielle Poison – Bardot Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailly-Rae Radio Sweethearts – Kate Rusby Right As Rain – Adele River Deep Mountain High – Tina Turner Rome Wasn’t Built in A Day – Morcheeba Run Away – The Corrs Running Back – Jessica Mauboy Shackles – Mary Mary Sign Sealed Delivered – Stevie Wonder Sing It Back – Moloko
Sk8er Boi – Avril Lavinge Smile – Lily Allen So What – Pink Sonny Came Home – Shawn Colvin Southern Kind of Life – Kasey Chambers Spanish Joint – Angelo Spinning Around – Kylie Strong Enough – Sheryl Crow Stupid Love Song – Amiel Sunday Morning – No Doubt Sunshine on A Rainy Day – Christine Anu Sway – Bic Runga Sweet About Me – Gabriella Cilmi Thank You – Dido That Word (L.O.V.E) – The Rockmellons The Captain – Kasey Chambers The Horses – Daryl Rraithwaite The Truth – Tania Stevens Thriller – Michael Jackson Torn – Natalie Imbruglia	Toxic – Britney Spears Umbrella – Rhianna Underneath Your Clothes – Shakira Valerie – Amy Winehouse Wade In The Water – Eva Cassidy Wayfaring Stranger – Eva Cassidy Weir – Killing Heidi What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye When You Get Back – John Cleary Whenever Wherever – Shakira Whole Again – Atomic Kitten Wonderful – India Arie You Gotta Be – Desree

Biography

The Skylarks

The Skylarks consists of the dynamic collaboration of James on Guitar, Jeffrey on Drums, Curtis on Bass, combined with the elegant and sophisticated vocal stylings of Jess. The group are now reaching into their seventh year performing together as a quartet around Sydney and beyond, and have developed an electric and expansive repertoire to target any audience.
With Jazz being their focus, the quartet know how to get the party started with all your favourite R&B, Soul, Funk, Reggae and Pop tunes.

Globally the Quartet have performed contracts for Princess Cruises across the Mediterranean and Caribbean as well as bookings throughout the Pacific and Australasian countries.
Currently the Quartet holds residents at the Opera Bar, Sydney Australia, every month

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